B.C. Short-Term Rental Ban - Winners and Losers? (76p1)

You will not be able to book a self-contained non-principal residence short-term rental in British Columbia, Canada after May 1, 2024

Are you aware of the new B.C. short term rental ban effective May 1, 2024? Do you know what is happening? Are you thinking of buying one of these lucrative rental units? Or do you already own a legal licensed short-term vacation rental in B.C.?

You might be really sorry if you jump into this without knowing all the current changes in the Province of B.C. You need to find out who is working to protect your property rights. Stick around to the end for my assessment of who the winners are and who the losers are in this mess! (Part 1 or 2)

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